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  The "power" of positive thinking...do you believe in it?

  by onacruse in

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  kid-A

  "Now, that of course runs against my grain!...as I like to think of myself as something more than our Sheltie, with his tummy-clock at feeding-time! LOL"

  Thanks, and I agree with that sentiment. Human behaviour and perception may ultimately be reducible to neurochemical phenomena, but I certainly believe that the totality of human experience at the physical and psychological levels is far greater and richer than the sum of the parts, whatever those parts may be.

  There is a whole sub-discipline of researchers examining nutrition-brain interactions, and its increasingly obvious that diet not only determines physical well being, but most definitely neuronal well being as well.

  I try to focus on getting the essential amino acid pre-cursors into my system, which I rarely can get through my normal diet (which too often consists of a coffee and muffin for lunch!

  I am experimenting with choline and tryptophan supplements, and definitely notice a change in my overall motivation and mental energy levels....
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  Jehovah's great justice

  by Zico in

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  in the beginning .

  jehovah created millions and millions of angels.

  jehovah created 2 humans.

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  kid-A

  Excellent points.

  The inherent absurdity displayed by this hypothetical "god" in choosing to punish ALL humans, for the mistakes of two, was a question NO JW, (or any other "believer") was ever able to adequately answer for me.

  This is tantamount to condemning the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc of a convicted murderer (and the Eden account wasnt even close to murder, it was just humans exercising free will!) to spending their entire lives in a state penitentiary, in addition to the punishment of the primary perpetrator. An exquisite example of gods intrinsic immorality and complete ethical bankruptcy...
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  The "power" of positive thinking...do you believe in it?

  by onacruse in

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  kid-A

  Emotions inform perception, from the mid-brain to the cortex. 75 years of neuroscience research at the biochemical, behavioural and neuroimaging levels have demonstrated this beyond doubt.

  However, what is becoming increasingly clear in terms of "behavioural outcomes" is the all-important role of motivation. No actions are undertaken, and nothing is accomplished in the absence of motivated behaviour. Motivation is triggered by a particular melange of neurochemicals including dopamine and serotonin, and what we do know is that emotions strongly influence the levels of both of these neurochemicals. Depressed humans or other animals show markedly decreased levels of both, hence, the apathy and anhedonia associated with clinical depression. "Positive" emotions most definitely elevate these neurochemicals and thereby can exponentially increase motivational levels.

  Where things become complicated is at the level of the individual and their unique psychological history. For some, pessimism actually becomes a positive reinforcer, the term "wallowing in self-pity" is quite apt. Humans can learn to enjoy self-pity and self-loathing and because such individuals would still be experiencing adequate levels of 'motivational' neurochemical impulses, such individuals could still lead relatively productive lives.

  Its interesting that recent research is finding that "stressors" can cause the release of dopamine that is comparable to what one observes following cocaine. It is perhaps not surprising that type A individuals (high stress, pessimistic, etc) tend to have very successful careers.
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  What have the angels done for mankind?

  by onacruse in

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  the angels are, post-eden, the most visible aspect (biblically speaking) of the interaction of the supernatural with the natural.. what have these supernatural beings done for/to us?.

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  kid-A

  "They restrain demonic wickedness so that the earth doesn't become an unbearable place to live on and keeps a semblance of order and decency. "

  So GD, I guess they only "restrain" demonic wickedness for a select few? What about babies born with terminal diseases? What about the murders and massacres of the innocents? What about the holocaust? Or was this all somehow part of gods wonderful plan?

  On another note, please define what you refer to when you use the term "semblance of order and decency?" Does'nt seem to apply to Baghdad these days.....
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  Brother and Sister wants incest legalized

  by MsMcDucket in

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  brother & sister have 4 kids:want incest legalizedvideo.

  brother and sister want to legalize incest.

  brother & sister want incest legalized.

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  kid-A

  They knew they were biological siblings before they started boinking.

  Apparently two of the 4 kids look like this:

  
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  Reparative therapy??

  by Junction-Guy in

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  i know this is a long shot, as the jw cult was always reluctant to allow their members to seek therapy outside of the religion.. .

  for those that have been keeping up on my latest revelation, you know that i have been confused sexually.

  what im wanting to know is if anyone here has been through gay reparative therapy, what were the benefits?

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  kid-A

  One of the funniest (and accurate) accounts of "reparative" therapy ever produced....

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0apCoMnLkE
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  Elders are after me--PART 2

  by love2Bworldly in

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  ok--i have decided i do want to answer the door when the elders return.

  i won't let them speak at all, i am going to hold up my hand and tell them to let me have my say.

  i am planning to say the following, and i'm trying to keep it very simple and to the point:.

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  kid-A

  "I like my response because I refuse to listen to anything they have to say to me, and just maybe it will get them to think about how unloving their behavior is."

  I think it will be just the opposite. You will just confirm in their minds, that you are an evil apostate, bound for eternal cutting off. JWs, and especially elders thrive on these sorts of experiences with whom they consider "apostates" it just re-confirms their "us versus them" mentality.

  With all due respect, is it really worth all this drama? You have been free of them for 15 years and are happily living your life, so why would you even give them the time of day? Why are they even in your thoughts and plans? Its just a waste of time, really. Sometimes we just need to learn to let the past die. Finally, by articulating how hurt you were by their actions 15 years ago, you are 1) magnifying their false sense of power and 2) that somehow you have latent regrets about no longer being a JW and that if one of the elders had shown you more compassion way back then, you would still be happy to belong to the WTBS. You may get some momentary sense of satisfaction from a confrontation but ultimately, all hostile events leave a bad taste in ones mouth.
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  If Jehovah isn't the true God then who is?

  by unbaptized in

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  if jehovah isn't the true god then who is?

  if the jehovah's witnesses aren't god's people then who is?.

  please let me know and i need current information, not outdated information regarding the origin of the organization.

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  "Mad: Good for you! Only an idiot assumes there is NO God."

  Oh! What a brilliant retort mad! Do share with us heathens your overwhelming proof for the existence of some fantasy creature in the sky?! We wait anxiously for your profound wisdom!

  Or better yet, spare us having to see your repugnant avatar splashed all over these pages containing your polished turds of regurgitated watchtower nonsense.

  We've all been around the block here pal, and trolling JW ass-clowns such as yourself are typically chewed up and spit out, in short order. By the way, do your elders know you are

  participating in an apostate message board? I'm sure they would be most interested in your defense of such scandalous activity. Please tape-record you judicial meeting for us, it should

  make for oscar-worthy dramatics!
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  How is the Good News going to be preached Earthwide- if it's not by JWS?

  by Mad in

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  kid-A

  Just a heads up, Troll.....

  The only reason people on this DB have played this ridiculous little game with you for 6 pages is because we thorougly enjoy watching brain-fried Watchtower vegetables make complete asses out of themselves....

  Give it up. Your cult is dying, and millions once living are now DEAD....Just follow the pretty blue line....LMAO.....

  
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  Did the heavenly calling cease in 1935? Not anymore!

  by AnnOMaly in

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  watch out for the questions from readers in the may 1st 2007 watchtower.

  "when does the calling of christians to a heavenly hope cease?

  " it's a good'un.. included are the statements:.

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  kid-A

  Shocking they would print a picture of CT Russell, when they should be doing everything in their power to erase any memory of that kook.

  Another point, they seem to freely admit that Jehoobie is so incompetent that he actually sometimes calls "the wrong people"???? Who then "fall away" unrepently?

  I mean, WTF? The omnipotent, supreme intelligence of the universe doesn't have the brains to select the appropriate "fish" for his heavenly aquarium?